The Toffees boss made his comments on the eve of the Merseyside derby and also said referees had to be ‘strong’ when making decisions.

‘I would [be concerned about Suarez] because I think he has got history,’ Moys said,

‘We’ve got to be careful. People are going to turn away from football if they continue to go to watch people who throw themselves on the ground when they’re not touched.’

David Moyes wants referees to be strong (Picture: PA)

Last year a reaction from the Uruguayan forward led to former Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell being unjustly sent off at Goodison Park, a game the Blues went on to lose 2-0.

The red card was later struck off by the Football Association.

‘I think it’s important you do get someone who’s strong enough to identify what are the right challenges and the wrong ones, and in last year’s game we got really badly done by a terrible refereeing decision,’ Moyes added.

The Everton boss is hoping his team can remain focused and continue their good form in the early part of the season that has seen them only lose one game.

He said: ‘We didn’t beat Liverpool last year and we finished above them in the league so it’s a really important three points but it might not make a big difference to the league position come the end of the season.’

The Toffees are currently six points ahead of Liverpool in fourth position. The Reds are currently 12th.